What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool is to rideshare which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The distance between Birmingham and Liverpool is 88 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £29 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Liverpool bus from?

Birmingham to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Liverpool train from?

Birmingham to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Birmingham to Liverpool bus arrive?

Birmingham to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birmingham to Liverpool train arrive?

Birmingham to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Liverpool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Birmingham to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Book your Birmingham to Liverpool train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Book your Birmingham to Liverpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2232+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Liverpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 43m
£29–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Liverpoolrideshare 97 mi
2h 4m
£6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
2h 25m
£11–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
3h 58m
£33–62
Drive 96.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Liverpoolcar 96.8 mi
1h 41m
£24–35

Birmingham to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 87.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Liverpool, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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